What I actually wore #0029

Serial #: 0029
Date: 20/05/2009
Weather: 21°
Time Allowed: 5 minutes

It was early autumn the last time I wore this same velvet panelled skirt and wool top. I had a lunch date with a friend, and it was a lovely sunny day. This time I decided to lighten the dark base with a cosy beige cashmere cardigan I bought in a Vietnamese boutique, and shoes of a similar hue. The cardigan is quite a loose fit, so I brought my waist back into view with a plaited leather belt I’d bought on eBay.

I came home with rather a lot of souvenirs from Vietnam, and this cashmere cardigan was probably the most expensive. However, I have worn it so many times since it was definitely worth it – if you use the cost per wear ratio.

The silver filigree ring and ethnic earrings came from Ben Thanh market. This particular stall had a fabulous selection of inexpensive jewellery, but most of the silver was not sterling, being around 85% pure.

Cashmere, wool, velvet: perfect textiles for autumn.

Items:

Top: John Smedley
Cardigan: Italian-made, Vietnamese souvenir
Skirt: hand-made
Belt: Faith
Jewellery: Vietnamese souvenirs
Watch: Kenneth Cole
Shoes: Zoe Wittner